Tatcha Skincare's Brad Murray Reveals His Strategy for Packing Light

The San Francisco-based president of skincare company Tatcha shares his in-flight wardrobe and finely-tuned packing strategies.

I pack clothes that are durable and comfortable but a little dressed up. This Moncler Gamme Bleu blazer, designed by Thom Browne, looks tailored, but it feels like a sweatshirt and it’s wrinkle-proof.

I’ve fully embraced the designer-sneaker trend. These are Lanvin, but I have some from Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen, too. If I’m not in sneakers, I’ll do a Salvatore Ferragamo monk strap or driving loafer with Paul Smith socks.

Tatcha, the skincare company I run with Victoria Tsai, makes everything in Japan, so I visit Tokyo at least once a year. I love going to the department store Mitsukoshi in Ginza. They have great restaurants on the upper floors—perfect for grabbing a quick bite.

One thing I’ve learned working in Japan is that the business card exchange is a sign of respect. So you present it with two hands and you receive it with two hands. Then you read it and comment on it, then bow. It’s all about honoring the person you’re meeting. My general rule is to try to be the last person bowing. If you do that, nine times out of ten you’ll be doing the right thing.

The biggest thing I've learned from traveling so much: If you pack all your clothes in one color palette, you’ll bring 30 percent less.